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Hi All,
Just a quick update again this week as I have plenty of reviews to be getting on with. In the last week I have had some deliveries from Ritter Sport, Hotel Chocolat, Thorntons, Cadbury and Galler, so be expecting more from those guys soon.
Thank you again to everyone who entered the Heavenly Cakes competition that ended last week. The winners have been in contact with my about how pleased they were with their prizes. For those of you who didn't win be sure to keep an eye on my Twitter feed as I'm giving away various leftover samples each week (this week it was some Thornton's Pistachio chocolates!!).
Thank you for all the comments that you all continue to leave. I know the likes of Hotel Chocolat, Ritter, Zotter and Galler read them everytime so please keep them coming.
Have a great weekend!
News from the chocolate market
* American confectionery brand Mike & Ike is being supported by a big promotional push ... See HERE
* Mars are going to be running their biggest ever promotion on their bitesize range ... See HERE
* I wonder if my dedication to HobNobs will get a place in McVitie's VIP club ... See HERE
* Cadbury are already talking about their Christmas range, unbelievable ... See HERE
* Penguin biscuits look like they are up for sale ... See HERE
.... found a chocolate story I've missed? Please share it!!!
Posts from other blogs I enjoyed this week
> TheImpulsiveBuy - Kelley tried this ridiculous sounding Kellogg's Real Fruit Granola Pizza - what on earth Indeed!? ... See HERE
> Jen Ken's Kit Kat Blog - Despite the poor reviews I keep seeing about them I can't help but want to try these new Cola & Lemonade flavoured Kit Kats ... See HERE
> GiGiReviews - If you ever feel the need to be put off buying a Krispy Kreme doughnut check out Gi's review of this Lemon Cake Doughnut ... See HERE
> Foodstufffinds - Not a week goes by without me looking at this site and thinking 'I fancy trying that'. This week Pita Chips: Cinnamon Sugar ... See HERE
> Japenese Snack Reviews - It's good to see that I wasn't the only one to think these Country Ma'am cookies were surprisingly good ... See HERE
> It's all about Limited Edition - My friend Franzi from Germany has just started a new site that reviews limited edition snacks and chocolates ... See HERE


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Trabzon TV, September 4-2008
Adnan Oktar: SYRIA AND TURKEY MAY UNITE AT ANY MOMENT. Syria wants this desperately, for Turkey to act as older brother... They want Syria and Turkey to be separate states within a single whole. This is excellent. Within the Turkish-Islamic Union. Of course there is nothing different about us, and Turkey and Syria will unite, insha'Allah. This is a sign of that. We will be able to go to Syria without passports or visas, and Syrians will be able to come and stay here as they please. We will be brothers, insha'Allah, and these are the first signs of a great unity.
Ekin TV, January 29-2009
Adnan Oktar: Everyone's desire everywhere for Turkish-Islamic Union needs to be emphasized. For example, people can write to official bodies, it can be discussed in coffee houses and talked about. It needs to be made a serious part of the agenda on television discussions. Our failure to unite is so illogical. We come from the same line and the same race and share the same deen, everything about us is the same. There are many border crossings, and they must be opened. The crossing with Azerbaijan must be opened, and with Georgia and with Iran and Iraq. THE BORDER CROSSINGS WITH SYRIA MUST BE OPENED UP, and with Turkistan. Let us go and do business freely, and talk. They are part of us, our very dear brothers. WHY SHOULD WE SHOW A PASSPORT WHEN WE GET TO THE BRODER? WE MUST BE FREE TO JUST DRIVE THROUGH .
An agreement on 51 areas of cooperation and joint action in 51 different firlds has been signed between Turkey and Syria. Erdoğan stated that the transport ministers from both countries had performed the opening of the Gaziantep-Aleppo railroad, and said: ''This was also highly significant. Insha'Allah, we can continue this with the Damascus and Hejaz railroad. History will allow us and future generations this excitement that is anticipated again. The great social, commercial and cultural importance of the steps being taken is clear for all to see."
Prime Minister Erdogan went on to say that it was also important for the road and rail links between the countries to be joined up. "We regard Syria, not as a market of 20 million, but as the gateway to a Middle East market of 320 million" he concluded.

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Chest workouts
When it comes to working out
their chest, men and women have different goals. Men who are concerned with
this type of activity typically want to achieve the ultimate 'ripped' look,
while women are usually more into 'toning'. Both genders, however, dream of
chest muscles as hard as rocks and as flexible as those of pro athletes.
Contrary to what many men may
think, a huge number of reps is not the key to building better, bigger, more
massive pecs. There are plenty of intense exercises, which are based on
isometrics, mostly, that won't have you exhausted at the end of your regular
pectoral workout. The problem with putting in too many repetitions is that it
will take just enough time for you to start getting big like Arnold
Schwarzenegger as it would with a more intelligently constructed workout – but,
in the meantime, you'll be feeling completely depleted of energy.
One common mistake thatmens DIY
weight lifting programs for the chest suffer from is that they include moves
which have you hitting the chest muscles from all possible angles. This is a
myth. If your goal is to one day end up looking like Scott Herman or Phil
Heath, it's not necessary to check all the angles. Yet it is important to work
the chest muscles by involving them in all the natural patterns of movement of
the human body. That means you need to include horizontal, vertical, and
rotational presses. This way, you'll be including all your chest muscles in the
workout, while also maintaining proper balance, effort and posture-wise.
So, if you want to make your
chest workout more efficient, toward building massive pecs with better
definition, check out our guide below. As is the case with any workout, it
includes a main lift, an assistance (or accessory lift), and a rotational
movement. Here's an example of a killer workout for your pectorals:
4 sets of 6 bench press reps (with 3 minutes rest in
between the sets);
3 sets of 12 dumbbell overhead press reps (with a neutral
grip and 90 seconds of rest between sets);
3 sets of 6 feet elevated T-pushup (performed on both
sides, with 60 seconds of rest in between the sets).
Another useful pointer from
professional trainers targets the beginner, as well as those who naturally have
trouble in putting on lean muscle mass. Both these categories might find it
difficult to grow their pecs, but we're here to tell you that this is not
impossible. All it takes is more time under tension (or TUT). In other words,
you need to keep your muscles contracted for longer spans of time during each
chest set of reps and during every single one of your workouts. There are two
ways to achieve this. On the one hand, you can perform more repetitions of the
sets your workout includes; however, the risk to this is that you may end up
feeling over-exerted and underwhelmed with the results. On the other hand, you
also have the option of isometric contractions, during the bench presses and
cable flyes that your chest workout already includes. Here's an example of such
a workout plan:
4 to 6 sets of 8 to tenbench press reps (with low double
3 to 4 sets of 6 cable isometric flye reps;
3 to 4 sets of 6 to 8 plyometric one-arm push-ups;
1 to 2 sets of push-ups, band flyes or band presses
(the number of repetitions will vary with each different type of movement).
Here are some guidelines on how
to perform the most popular isometric and non-isometric chest exercises for
Bring the bar down into your
chest, then press it back up, but only halfway. Bring it down all the way into
your chest, then lift it to the full length of your arms. That's a single
repetition. For this exercise, use a barbell with a medium-width grip. Grab a
tight hold of it and squeeze it with both your hands, as if you were trying to
bend the bar.
For this exercise, grab a hold of
the cable handles and press them together, with your arms fully extended
straight ahead and your palms facing each other. At the top of the movement,
hold the pose for 12 seconds on your first repetition. Gradually decrease the
time you hold the position with each rep (10 seconds on the second rep, 8
seconds on the third one, and so on). One set is six reps.
Get into conventional pushup
position and place one hand on a low box, while the other is resting on the
floor. Extend both your arms. At the top of the movement, lower yourself down
into the push-up per se, making sure you're in full control of your muscles
throughout the descent. Once you've reached the bottom-most point of the
movement, push up in an explosive move, away from the low box. In order to
complete a full repetition, you need to resume the initial position. Pause in
this pose, to gain back your balance, then repeat.
This group of movements includes
the push-up, the band flye, and the band press, since they're all great for
testing your TUT limits. You will need a dedicated resistance band, or just a
simple elastic band, wrapped around a pole, or any other stable element in the
room. Do 10 push-ups, 30 seconds of band flyes, 30 seconds of band presses, and
alternating band presses with each arm for another 30 seconds. At the end, do
10 more band push-ups – all of this without stopping for rest in between the
exercises. This is a circuit-type exercise for the chest, that's bound to
increase the time under tension for your pecs.
There's yet another trick to
building chest mass and that's focusing on your upper chest area. Many weight
lifters disregard this area, as they strictly target the pecs with their
workouts. Thus, some don't even realize that the upper part of their chest is
lagging, slouching, drooping, or flabby. Recently, several weight training
professionals have started advocating balanced pec workouts, which target all
areas of the pecs, including the upper pec. Of course, flat benching is one way
to go about this, but dedicated upper pectoral work is far more efficient. If
your upper chest is flabby, here are a few tips and tricks on how to remedy
1. Inclines
should always come first. As most bodybuilding experts will tell you, the
best way to deal with flabby upper pectoral muscles is to always start your
chest workouts with inclines. Inclines can be achieved in a great variety of
ways, including with a set of dumbbells, a barbell, or a specialized Smith
workout machine. The incline will help you make sure you're giving that part of
the muscle fiber a proper workout. Your upper pecs may be insufficiently used
now, but an incline will help you refresh them. Flat moves and declines will
then follow in a natural progression and help you activate better developed
parts of your body.
2. Power
presses, which work a lot like deadlifts. Think about it: with deadlifts,
there's no momentum and no elasticity to help you lift. You're simply taking
the barbell off the floor, from a position of total rest. This way, your
muscles are quickly developing and strengthening, as you perform the positive
segment of this movement. Power presses work much in the same way; to properly
execute them, you'll need either a power rack, or a Smith machine. Before you
begin, though, you need to make sure that the safeties are set at a point where
your range of motions during the exercise will be limited. As you lower the
rack or the bar, allow it to come down completely, before you press back up
again. As you grow in strength, remember to lower the safeties, so as to give
your upper pecs more of a workout.
3. Dumbbells
will help you develop your upper pecs. For working out certain groups of
muscles using a barbell is not much different from using dumbbells. This,
however, does not apply to the upper part of your pectorals. While both
barbells and dumbbells help create tension in the muscles and involve a certain
range of motions, the two fitness devices are entirely different. When you're
doing those inclines that we just advised you about, make sure you're not
strictly using the barbell; use the dumbbells in all possible angles and see
how they can help enhance your upper pecs.
4. Flyes
can work wonders, when done right. There's yet another element that can help
you sculpt your chest to great detail, while simultaneously enhancing the look
of your upper pecs. When combined with incline movements and dumbbells, flyes
will work wonders for the superior part of your chest. We're referring to
incline dumbbell flyes, of course – especially those executed with the palms
facing forward throughout the duration of the exercise. Not only will these
incline dumbbell flyes help you etch your upper pecs, but they'll also put your
deltoid muscles to some good use. They work by adding tension to the upper part
of your chest and giving your upper pecs a good stretch.
5. Get
a flye machine and stay on top of it.Flye machines, such as the pec deck,
will really put the inner fiber in your chest to good use. They will also give
the entire muscle complex in that area a good stretch and help you make sure
that you're working out the whole chest, both on the inside, as well as on the
outside. There is a way to maximize upper pec stretching on a pec deck (or any
other type of flye machine for that matter): lift your elbows as high up in the
air as you can and keep them parallel to the floor throughout the whole
6. Yes,
stretching does work. Some believe it's a myth, but, in fact, as many
professional weightlifting trainers can explain, stretching definitely helps
with increasing the size of your muscles, post-workout. It also helps your
muscle fiber recover faster, especially after you've put in a difficult,
complex workout. If you haven't been training your upper pecs too much and have
just now started, you could definitely benefit from a good stretch once you're
done working out. Aside from recovery assistance, stretching does another good
thing for your muscles: it provides them with ample room for them to grow.
We've already established that
the chest is essential for both men and women who want to achieve that healthy,
fit, and toned look. But what happens when you don't have the time or the money
to sign up to a gym, where you have access to sophisticated training machines
and weights? Can you still exercise your chest without weights? Can you still
tone your chest and improve your energy and health? As many of you already
know, the calves, arms, and thighs can be easily worked out without them, but
does the same hold true of your pectoral complex? Of course it does; all you
need is a bit of expertise and some tips and tricks. Check out our list below
for starters.
1. Regular
pushups. By this point, you should know how to perform a pushup in proper
form, but here's a primer, just in case. Touch your feet and rest your palms on
the floor and make sure your back is completely straight. Each palm should be
positioned underneath each shoulder. Bend your arms from the elbows into a
90-degree angle, then come straight up again for a full repetition.
2. Knee
pushups. Start out by assuming the knelt position, with both knees firmly
on the floor and your palms also on the floor, right in front of you. Move your
hands forward, until your entire upper body is being supported by your arms. At
this point, your back should be straight enough for your shoulders and knees to
draw a straight line in the air. Lift your feet up in the air by bending your
knees, then bend your arms down toward the ground. At the bottom-most point of
the movement, they should form a 90-degree angle with the floor. To perform a
full rep, straighten out your arms.
1. Elevated
pushups. Prop your feet up on a sturdy chair, which can hold your weight
without sliding across the floor. If it moves in the least, then prop it up
against a wall, use a heavier one, or try using a couch for a change. Keep your
back straight and your palms flat on the floor, so that your back is perfectly
parallel to the ground. Bend both arms simultaneously to a 90-degree angle,
then straighten them out again for a full repetition.
2. Reptile
pushups. Start out in standard pushup position, then bend your right knee
till it touches your right elbow. Then, bend your arms into a 90 degree angle,
followed by a complete straightening out. Switch sides and repeat the same
motion with your left knee. The secret to the efficiency of this type of pushup
is that, each time you bend one knee, a part of your bodyweight shifts over to
your arms. This, in turn, will help you build your chest muscle. For a full
rep, you need to perform a pushup on each side of the body.
3. Dips.
You will need to chairs of the same height, positioned back to back. Spread
them apart, so that you can fit in well – place them at shoulder-width
distance. Make sure they are strong and sturdy enough to hold your weight, then
place one hand on each chair and lift your entire bodyweight with your arms.
Your body should be straight and your knees should be bent, so that they can't
touch the floor. Then, slowly bend your elbows down, until your arms and the
floor form a 90-degree angle. Complete a full repetition by raising your body
once again, with your arms held straight up. It's good to include dips into
your chest workouts, since pushups alone can't properly exercise your inner
chest muscles the way dips can.
1. Backpack
pushups. Sure, you don't need actual weights in order to work out your chest
muscles from the comfort and privacy of your own home, but who's to say you
can't add some extra weight anyway? As you progress with your workouts, at some
point you'll notice that pushups alone aren't much of a challenge anymore. Take
that as your cue to add some extra weight, by putting on a backpack. Not only
can you perform any type of pushup listed above with a backpack on, but you can
also experiment with the amount of weight inside it, by increasing or
decreasing it, as you see fit.
2. Backpack
dips. The same principle that applies to pushups is definitely also valid
for dips. There comes a point when a regular dip becomes too easy to perform.
This is also the point at which your chest muscles are no longer receiving
enough of a workout. Luckily, you can easily add strength and endurance to your
muscles by amping up the stress levels that your chest is exposed to. Simply
put on a backpack whenever you do dips!
If you're looking for one of
those quick, yet challenging plans for your chest, which you can perform at
home every other day, then look no further. We've got a full ten-minute workout
that you can do right at home, as often as you want, without the need to use
anything else except for your own body weight. It burns between 64 and 113
calories, depending on how much you weigh, and it's bound to help you get
ripped, without doing pushups like crazy. It is intermediate to advanced, in
terms of difficulty. It's great for your upper body and also uses your core
muscles for support. You'll find similar programs on bodybuilding.com, where
you can also watch an informative video on how to perform each movement.
Most of the workout is based on
pushups and can be used on its own, but yields the best results when integrated
into more complex, full-body routines. Alternatively, you can try doing some
cardio before you begin, as well as adding some upper back and biceps exercises
afterwards. That's because this workout targets the precise opposite muscles,
so adding these activities would help you achieve a balanced routine.
You can start out by doing no
more than a single set each day. One exercise superset should last for 30
seconds, with a 30 second break for rest in-between. Don't let that fool you –
it's a tough workout, so don't be surprised if you wake up with sore chest
muscles the following day. If you're aiming to build mass or enhance the
strength of your chest muscles, you should perform this exercise twice per day,
with a couple of hours' break in between sets. Additionally, those of you
looking to add size should concentrate on the negative, not the positive
movement of each exercise. For pushups, the negative is the part in which you
drop to the ground. Focusing on this segment of the activity means lowering
yourself down very slowly; even if you have trouble pushing back up, you'll
still be getting stronger and more sculpted thanks to this at-home workout.
So take out your exercise mat and
get crackin' – here's what you'll need to do:
1. The
single leg pushup. Start in standard pushup position, with your feet and
hands on the ground. Both the feet and the palms should be spread at least to
shoulder-width distance, but aim for wider, if you can. Lift each leg up in the
air, in turn, then complete the rest of the pushup just like you would a
'normal' one. Be aware of the fact that this is by far the most difficult
movement in the workout and you can make it as hard on yourself as you want, by
spreading your feet wider apart. You can also opt to use a single hand to
support your body weight. Remember to switch sides and put in as many reps with
the opposite leg in the air, too.
2. The
wide pushup. As its name suggests, this variation on the traditional pushup
will have you on your hands and feet, with the back straight and parallel to
the floor, but your arms as widely spread apart as you can control. Ideally,
you should aim to position your palms at least 2 to 4 inches outside your
elbows, with your arms extended straight from the laterals of your body. This
exercise will take a heavy toll on your chest muscles, so if you feel your form
is slipping, support your lower body by dropping your knees.
3. The
staggered hand pushup. With one hand on your waist or hip, fingers pointing
toward your toes, tuck the elbow of that hand into your ribcage. The other hand
should be firmly planted on the floor, with the fingers right next to your
face, pointing toward your nose. Align your shoulders and hips in as much of a
parallel line with the ground as you can. For this exercise, your core will be
just as engaged as your chest muscles, since it will take on some of the torque
required to keep your body aligned.
4. The
triceps pushup. The tri ceps pushup is also known as the narrow pushup and
it's performed with both palms under your chest and your elbows tucked neatly
into your ribcage. Your fingers should be pointing toward your face, as you
push up with your arms and reach the full plank position. Since this exercise
puts a lot of pressure on your bicep, don't worry if, especially in the
beginning, it feels exhausted. From that point onward, simply focus on the
negative, the drop from plank position, or do half a pushup, by propping
yourself up on your knees. Make sure your back is parallel to the ground and
your hips are aligned with your chest and your legs and you'll still be giving
your tricep a run for the money.
5. The
side pushup. As its name suggests, this pushup is performed from an initial
position in which you're lying on one side. The arm that's closer to the ground
should be wrapped around your waist, while the other one should be positioned
right in front of your chest, with the palm flat on the floor, aligned with the
rest of your body. Press up with the arm that's hanging off your hip and lift
your shoulders off the floor. The difficult version of this exercise involves
coming up to your hands and knees instead of your hips. The impossible version
is to come up on your feet.
This chest workout which involves
no weight or any other type of equipment, will not burn many calories when
performed, but it will give you an afterburn that's bound to impact your
calorie expenditure for the day. It's not exactly at HIIT (high intensity
interval training) level, but since it can be categorized as strength training
and mass building, the effect is similar. You might not end up looking like
Ronnie Coleman overnight, but, in time, you'll start seeing the effects.
If you're not satisfied with a
simple chest routine to integrate into a more complex, full-body workout, then
you might want to check out the program below. It's guaranteed to help you get
ripped like extreme bodybuilder Kai Greene, if you stick to it long enough! It
also makes no use of weights, such as a kettlebell, barbell, or dumbbell, but
it lasts for 8 weeks, delineated into three efficient endurance, strength, and
speed increasing stages. Like the chest workout above, this one is also largely
based on press-ups. It, too, promises to chisel, sculpt, and pack on the fiber
in your chest area – all in a matter of weeks. Check out the stages for each
week, as well as brief description of each new exercise.
Weeks 1 and 2. Perform the following routine of chest
exercises, with one or two minutes in between each set, for rest. Do them on 2
or 3 non-consecutive days of the week, allowing for one day of rest at the very
least. A set should comprise at least 10 to 15 reps. Start with the wide
pushup, then move on to the alternating shuffle pushup, and end with the
diamond pushup.
Weeks 3 to 6. The following sequence of exercises should
be performed for 4 sets each, with 1 to 2 minutes of rest in between each set,
10 to 15 reps to a set, on 2 non-consecutive days. The exercise sequence for
these 4 weeks will require the use of a box or stairs, that are at least 4 to 5
inches tall. Start with the one-arm pushup, then the cross-over box pushup, the
hands-on-box diamond pushup, and finally the dynamic box pushup.
Weeks 7 and 8. These final two weeks of the chest workout
program with no weights will test the base endurance thresholds of your chest
muscles. During these weeks, you'll be working on the explosive movements and
speed efficiency that will give you an edge, no matter what sport you may
choose to play. It will make your upper body a lean, mean muscle machine, while
also making it look chiseled enough to show off in front of a potential
romantic interest. Here's what you'll need to do: perform the exercises in
weeks 3 to 6 as a circuit training workout, with no pause for rest. Aim for at
least 10 reps per set. Rest for 1 to 2 minutes after each set, then strive to
complete four sets. Repeat the circuit workout on two non-consecutive days,
with 3 days of rest in between. Also, try not to collapse (too often).
The difference between men and
women, when it comes to chest workouts, is that most women don't really want to
end up looking like Jay Cutler or Greg Plitt. In fact, as most trainers will
tell you, women usually approach them asking for a ripped middle section with
washboard abs, firm buttocks, thin thighs and… a perkier chest. This is not to
say that Arnolds chest, back in his Mister Universe days, wasn't perky, but
it's not exactly close to the feminine ideal either. Yet, while most women do want
a part of the muscle cutting benefits that bodybuilding offers, they're worried
that gaining muscle mass will make them look less womanly – whatever that may
mean. We're here to tell you that you've been fed some lies about lifting
weights and we are also offering a cheat sheet of all the tips and tricks you
need to know about toning your chest.
Here are a bunch of 'facts' that
get tossed around, when it comes to chest workouts for women. Not only can we
guarantee that they're not true, but we can also explain just how and why they
are untrue.
Myth #1: If I lift weights, my
cup size will go down.
No, it won't. Simply because
you've seen some female bodybuilders with small bra sizes on stage, it doesn't
mean that weight lifting causes your chest to magically shrink overnight. Those
women are also following specialized, often extreme diets, which causes them to
lose most of their body fat. Since the breasts are mostly made up of fatty
tissue, it only makes sense that they should lose a couple sizes here and
there. Stick to a diet that provides the proper amount of fats and you'll be
fine. If you're trying to lose weight while chest training, make sure that
you're still getting enough fats in your daily diet to sustain the proper
functioning of your body.
Myth #2: Weight lifting makes
your boobs firmer
Some women wish with all their
hearts that this myth were true – unfortunately for them, it's not. Your chest
will not magically turn rock hard, from squishy soft, from a few bench presses.
What will happen, however, is that the muscle underneath the fatty
tissue that makes up your breasts will become harder. This can provide a bit of
a natural lift, as well as make for a more ample cleavage. As explained above,
strive to keep your overall levels of body fat in a healthy range: that's about
10 to 12 per cent for women. It's highly unadvisable to go below 10 per cent
body fat, since this could have you facing serious health concerns such as
Myth #3: For chest training,
pushups alone will do
So you've added pushups to your
regular cardio, but you're still not seeing results, in the form of a more
toned and chiseled upper body. What gives? The thing with chest training, as
with training any other muscle group, for that matter, is that the muscles need
a constant challenge. This means you need to put in a varied range of exercises
and also add some resistance training to your routine, too. Do perform pushups,
but also add bench presses, incline bench presses, flyes with cables or
dumbbells and you'll start seeing the results faster than you imagined. By
focusing on a single type of exercise, such as pushups, you are effectively
teaching your body how to develop resistance to that particular type of
activity. Unless you gradually increase the difficulty of your pushups, or add
a weight plate on your back, you're not going to be getting any stronger
anytime soon.
Sure, crossfit may be fun and all
the rage right now, but if you want rock hard muscles that look shapely, too,
weight lifting is the way to go. Here are a few pointers to take along, on your
journey of toning and sculpting.
Lighter weights may seem more appropriate for toning, if you're a
weight lifting beginner, but it's the heavier ones that will give both your
outer and your inner muscular fiber a run for the money. Your muscles need to
feel challenged (read: sore, at times), in order to shape up. Don't worry if
you can only put in a few reps at first, because you're lifting heavy weights.
It's not the number of repetitions that matters, in the long run, but the
strength and resistance that your muscles are building through heavy lifting.
You will only bulk up and start gaining muscle mass if you
supplement this type of workout with a high caloric intake. If you're eating a
regular diet or dieting for fat loss, you're going to get leaner, stronger, and
fitter, which is just what you wanted, isn't it? Weight lifting isn't going to
magically turn your feminine chest into that of a bodybuilder, because, like
other types of activity, such as INSANITY Workout or P90X, it does not add mass
by default. Unlike them, however, lifting weights can target particular muscle
groups, such as your pecs.
You want to put in a specific number of reps for effective chest
workouts. Aim for 8 to 10 on the bench press and the incline bench press, but
push for 10 to 12 repetitions when you're doing flyes. Your ab muscles, as well
as your chest muscles, need to be pushed, but not to the point of exhaustion.
The number of sets you put in also matters. Two or three sets is
the ideal. Any more or any less and you may not be seeing the results you're
aiming for.
On compound lifts like the bench press or circuit chest workouts,
take a minute's rest between the sets, for maximizing their efficiency.
This is a Chest and Biceps Workout to help build and define both areas. Ideally, you'll want to perform this workout in a gym. These Workouts should both be performed in the same week with 2-3 days between sessions to allow for ample recovery, but to ensure that the muscles are stressed frequently enough to force an adaptation.
The first half of the Workout is a Chest Workout, so focus hard on fatiguing the Chest. Consciously squeeze the pecs to move the weight. After your first four Exercises, you begin your Biceps Workout, allowing you to focus hard on an area you haven't worked yet. You should be able to handle heavier weights as the Biceps are not worked during pressing movements.
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The first workout should be all about assessing the correct weights to use moving forward. Pick a weight that allows you to complete all the reps we've outlined with good technique, but that takes you close to failure in the last few reps of each set. Remember – your goal is not to move weight. It's to work the muscles – so consciously contract the muscles during each rep hard, allowing the weight to move.
Your rest period between each set should be no more than 60 seconds in duration. Time your rest periods with a stop watch or with the timer on your phone. One of the benefits of a workout layout like this is you can go down everything like a checklist. Start with the Bench Press exercises and give them everything you've got. Don't lighten the first few exercises just so you have some energy left for later exercises. Give it your all from the very first set.
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You should have assessed the proper weights to use for each exercise last week – so this week should allow you to be far more effective. From Bench Presses to Flyes to your Bicep work, you should be placing more emphasis on squeezing and contracting the muscles from the very first rep.
At the most, take 60 seconds between each set and between each exercise. Timing your rest periods will not only get more out of your workout, but it will make it go a lot quicker. You should not be swinging the weight during any of your Bicep Curl movements, ensuring that the full load is handled by the Biceps.
All exercises should be completed with proper technique maintaining good posture
throughout. Use technique and posture failure as an indicator as to how challenging
you find the resistance or exercise position. Optimize the resistance and exercise
type according to your own ability.
It is important to incorporate exercises that cover all major muscle groups into
your main workout to ensure a balanced program. Focusing too much on one muscle
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Flying Stones
by Ellen R. Braaf
Thousands of years after the Egyptians piled up millions of huge stones to build their pyramids, scientists still ask: "How'd they do that?" A group of researchers, including a team from the California Institute of Technology, has a surprising answer—by using kites and the desert wind to help lift the stones! To test their theory, the researchers designed a simple rope-and-pulley system and mounted it on a support frame. They attached one end to a large kite and the other to the tip of a 3.4-ton obelisk shaped like the Washington Monument. Critics called them pyramidiots, but it took the researchers only 25 seconds to raise the huge stone in a 15–20 mph wind, such as is common in the Egyptian desert. Archaeologists point out that there is no evidence that the Egyptians used kites in building. But this summer the pyramidiots plan to lift a 10-ton obelisk using only materials that were available to the ancient Egyptians. Will they unlock the mystery of the pyramids? Stay tuned!
- What simple machine is used to lift the obelisk?
- What energy source is used to pull up the obelisk?
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Officials at the Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow and the A. Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility in Uniondale are busy preparing for Hurricane Sandy, which is expected to inflict its most damage on Monday afternoon.
At 8 a.m. on Monday, the NUMC's Emergency Command Center will be opened to manage the impacts of Hurricane Sandy on both NUMC and the AHP.
According to a news release issued late Sunday morning by the hospital, 57 patients from Long Beach Hospital were evacuated and transferred to NUMC. It was expected that Long Beach Hospital would also send clinical staff to assist with caring for these additional patients.
All ambulatory and family health centers appointments for Monday and Tuesday have been canceled.
On Saturday, Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano issued a state of emergency for Nassau County, and also ordered mandatory evacuations for residents who live south of Sunrise Highway.
Arthur A. Gianelli, president and CEO of the NuHealth System, said in a written release on Friday that both NUMC and AHP have adequate levels of food and water for the hospital's patients, staff and visitors for anywhere from four to seven days. The health system could sustain itself for at least 96 hours, the release continued.
In case of electrical failure, the health center's generators and pumps have been successfully tested, and hospital staff determined that the facilities have adequate supplies of fuel.
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We have no new entrants into our top five longest homers of the year this week, but one player showed up on the list for the third time. The other four players haven't made appearances yet this season – until now.
1. Justin Upton vs. Tyler Lyons, 457 feet (May 6th)
This homer isn't a cheapy – it nearly clears the walkway behind the massive sea of blue seats in the Turner Field outfield.
2. Edwin Encarnacion vs. A.J. Burnett, 455 feet (May 8th)
This homer gets some extra props for being the 200th of Encarnacion's career. Congratulations Edwin, I'm happy it didn't happen with a wall scraper.
3. Yasiel Puig vs. Jacob Turner, 452 feet (May 3rd)
Yasiel Puig hit a cruise missile off of his bat at Marlins Park, and there isn't a damn thing that anyone can do about it. Pretty cool bat flip, too.
4. Michael Choice vs. Kevin Jepsen, 443 feet (May 4th)
You don't see many balls go up the hill in left field at Angel Stadium…Michael Choice parked one there, though.
5. Matt Dominguez vs. Justin Miller, 443 feet (May 8th)
Dominguez really got a hold of this pitch from Justin Miller. And while the homer doesn't LOOK too wild, keep in mind this is Comerica Park – it takes a lot to muscle a ball out of there.
Five longest homers of the year
1. Giancarlo Stanton vs Eric Stults, 484 feet (April 4th)
2. David Ortiz vs Masahiro Tanaka, 482 feet (April 22nd)
3. Justin Upton vs Jenrry Mejia, 477 feet (April 10th)
4. Giancarlo Stanton vs Jonathan Pettibone, 469 feet (April 12th)
5. Juan Francisco vs Junichi Tazawa, 467 feet (April 26th)
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Michael Morse, 3
Giancarlo Stanton, 3
Justin Upton, 3
Mark Trumbo, 2
Matt Adams, 1
Pedro Alvarez, 1
Jose Bautista, 1
Xander Bogaerts, 1
Michael Choice, 1
Travis d'Arnaud, 1
Chris Davis, 1
Ian Desmond, 1
Matt Dominguez, 1
Edwin Encarnacion, 1
Prince Fielder, 1
Juan Francisco, 1
Todd Frazier, 1
Carlos Gonzalez, 1
Junior Lake, 1
David Ortiz, 1
Josmil Pinto, 1
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Ever since Ruslan Provodnikov exploded onto the scene in his 'Fight of the Year' with Timothy Bradley he has been a name that has never far from fight fans lips.
The man dubbed the 'Siberian Rocky' won an instant place in the hearts and minds of the boxing public after almost knocking out the undefeated 'Desert Storm' at several points when he challenged him for his WBO Welterweight title. Despite tasting defeat on that occasion, one still sensed that he was a dog that would soon have his day.
And so it proved when he finally realised his dream of becoming a world champion by ripping Alvarado's title from him in stunning fashion, forcing the champion to quit on his stool in front of his hometown fans in between rounds 10 and 11.
The coverage in the build up to the fight between Provodnikov and Bradley was compromised by the hype that surrounded the bout between their more illustrious Top Rank stable mates, Juan Manuel Marquez and Tim Bradley.
But in terms of excitement, the latter was completely eclipsed by the 'Fight of the Year' candidate served up by the aforementioned light welterweight gladiators, both of whom have become synonymous with the sort of give and take, trench warfare battles that fight fans lust after.
Yet, to bill this bout simply as a slugfest featuring two crude brawlers with a slender grasp of the fundamentals would be doing both men a tremendous disservice. It was no chess match. But it was a thoroughly absorbing contest, and a fascinating clash of styles.
Still, for many, the outcome of proceedings was decidedly predictable- Provodnikov by knockout victory.
What was surprising, however, was how Providnikov so intelligently managed to cut off the ring. This, of course, was no coincidence. It was a well rehearsed tactic that was executed with great aplomb. It served to undermine 'Mile High' Mike Alvarado's fluid movement, compelling him to engage in close quarter exchanges that were bound to get him in big trouble against the irrepressible Russian challenger.
Fighting inside of the proverbial phone box is tailored for Provodnikov, who uses his low centre of gravity to launch his awesome offensive arsenal of clubbing left and right cross combinations, followed by his signature, looping overhand right hands that are delivered with a ferocity seldom seen in the welterweight divisions.
The evidence garnered from his last two fights offers conclusive proof that Provodnikov possesses the tools to trouble any fighter in Top Rank's stable. But 2014 could be the year which takes the Siberian Rocky into a different stratosphere. His demolition job on Alvarado may have been the dress rehearsal for a date with destiny with the great Manny Pacquaio, should he prevail against Brandon Rios in November.
But he must continue to use his fists as dynamite to blitz his opponents and blaze a trail of glory in the boxing world and become the new golden boy of Bob Arum's Top Rank stable.
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Hit the Waves this Summer and Explore the Coast! Only $699 for a 10' 6" Stand-Up Paddle Board Including Paddle and Fins. Choose from Two Great Colours. Boards Suitable for Beginners or Experienced Riders. Perfect for Summer. Valued at $1500
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Hit the water this summer and enjoy the latest sporting craze with a Hi Performance 10' 6" stand-up paddle board, paddle and fins from Byron Blue
Choose from two great colours - Red Rails or White Rails
Ideal for first time paddlers and a versatile board for advanced riders, the boards wide body design provides a stable, smooth gliding ride and the round full nose picks up waves easily
Great for flat water cruising, its super responsive shape enables smooth gliding, easy maneuverability and maximum stability
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Please note that paddle boards can only be collected from NSW - Available for collection from 6 January 2014 onwards
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Just in time for summer, discover the great new sport of stand-up paddle boarding
Perfect for beginners or more experienced riders wanting to take the next step up
Ideal as a gift for friends and family
Once purchased your order will be placed and your board will be ready to pick up from 16 January 2014 onwards. You will be notified when your board is ready for collection and you must present your voucher upon collection
To be collected from 1/148 Hartley Road, Smeaton Grange, NSW 2567
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i-City Shah Alam, also known as City of digital lights, as its name implies, the best time to visit is at night. There is much to do and see here, from shopping to snow filled indoor park, to beautiful neon lights that adorns the gardens to the many restaurants that offer a gastronomy experience.
i-City Shah Alam entrance fee:
6 am – 6 pm : RM 1.00 ( per entry)
6 pm – 6 am : RM 10 ( per entry)
The magical LED lights that are displayed in the quantity of millions are simply amazing here. i-City, Shah Alam was created as a technology hub. According to the owners, it is currently a Family Chill area as they are open from day till late night.
There is also a Snowalk in the i-City, Shah Alam. It is actually a snow house which was designed in a basement area. It would be a great place for those who would like to experience what is like to live in the artic.
i-City Snowalk Ticket Price
Adult : RM 25
Children : RM 20
Opening hours of i-City Snow House:
Monday to Thursday: 7.00pm to 11.00pm
Friday to Sunday:7.00pm to 12.00am
For those who would like to look at the overall scenery of i-City from top view, you can do so with cable car.
i-City Cable Car Ticket Price
RM 10 for 1 cable car. Maximum 2 persons per car.
i-City Shah Alam Address:
Jalan Multimedia 7/A, City Park, i-City, 40000 Shah Alam, Selangor
Tel: +603 5521 8800
Website: http://www.i-city.my/
Facebook: i-City, City of Digital Lights
How to get there by public transit:
Bus: From KL take RapidKL U80 to Shah Alam bus station, then switch to U605 to get to i-City
KTM Commuter: From KL take the KTM train to Padang Jawa station, then catch a taxi to i-City (taxi to i-City is estimated around RM5 – RM7)
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GE cameras has added its own effort to what must be the most rapidly expanding market in technology today - that of the mini HD camcorder.
The GE DV1 shoots full HD video, with a maximum full HD record time per session of 29 minutes. Storage is via SD or SDHC memory cards, with a maximum of 32GB.
The DV1's strength is that it is waterproof to 5m, shockproof to 1.5m and is also dust-proof.
It has a 5.5mm fixed focal length lens (33mm-35mm film equivalent) and a 5-megapixel CMOS sensor. Still images can be taken at a speed of 7.3 frames per second and the DV1 lets you take pictures at the same time as recording a movie.
It has a 2.5-inch LCD screen and connectivity via HDMI out and a flip-out USB arm.
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C.O. wrote:I'm actually going to be doing your shoulder routine today. Thanks for posting.
Let me know how it goes for you! It is part of a 3-day split done twice a week from one of Arnold's books. If you are interested in this style of high sets / supersets , I can give you the full workout!


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DreamFit 2° Choice 100% Cotton Pillowcase Set
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The 2° Choice 100% Cotton Pillowcase Set makes an excellent addition to a simple, yet elegant bedding, or they may be easily incorporated into the most minimalistic of decorating themes. This set of two pillowcases is made from breathable, 100% soft, long staple cotton. The coolness and subtle sheen of combed cotton is inviting and noticeably soft to the touch while the stitching on these pillowcases and attention to detail reflect high-quality construction. Featuring a classic solid design accented by a single white stripe, this pillowcase set can complement a variety of bedding options making it the perfect fit for any household.
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- Two Pillowcases
- 100% Soft, Long Staple Cotton
- The Natural Breathability and Comfort of Cotton
- Color: Ivory or White
- 21" W x 31" D
- Weight: 1 lbs. King
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- Weight: 1.5 lbs.
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AVAILABILITY: 5-7 Business Days
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Arrives in 5-7 business days via UPS or FedEx.
Drop off service to your door. Set up not included.
Signatures are not required for Small Parcel deliveries, but the decision to leave your package will ultimately be at the discretion of the delivery carrier. If you have any special delivery instructions, we recommend placing a note on your door on the delivery date with your name, request, and tracking number.
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We do not ship internationally, to PO Boxes, or to Puerto Rico. For shipping to Alaska and Hawaii please Chat or Call 1-877-384-2903
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1 Year Limited Warranty
What is Covered?
If you purchased DreamFit sheets or pillowcases, this warranty covers defects in materials. Warranty coverage is applicable for a period of one (1) year from the date of the original retail sales invoice. If during the warranty period this product is found to be defective because of defects in materials or workmanship, Homtex, Inc. (Homtex) will replace with the same product, or a product of equal value, at no charge to purchaser. Purchaser must give notice by contacting Customer Service by telephone at 877-373-2634, within 4 to 5 days after the discovery of the defect. The original purchaser will be required to provide a receipt to our Customer Service Department before a warranty claim can be reviewed, and warranty claims will not be reviewed without it. The purchaser may be asked to provide the defective product and/or pictures of the defective product. If the purchaser does not heed this request, it could void this warranty.
What Will HomTex, Inc Do?
When a warranty claim is approved, a replacement for the defective product will be shipped to the purchaser at no cost. If the purchaser is asked to return the defective product to the Homtex facility, the purchaser will also receive a pre-addressed and pre-paid return label.
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This warranty gives you specific rights, and you may have other rights, which may vary from state to state.
What is Excluded Under this Warranty?
HomTex makes no warranty with respect to the normal wear of the material. In addition, this product must be cleaned in accordance with HomTex's care and use instructions. Care instructions are included in the packaging of this product, and can be found at DreamFit.com. Any implied warranties shall be limited to the duration of the one (1) year limited warranty. In no case will HomTex be liable for the incidental or consequential damages, whether such damages are claimed on account of the breach of warranty, breach of contract, negligence or strict/product liability, including without limitation, damage to property other than the product, or economic losses. Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties or the exclusion or limitations of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
All Warranty Claims relating to our one year limited warranty can be handled two ways:
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NEW YORK – General Motors is recalling at least 38,000 Chevrolet Impala police vehicles in North America because the lower front control arms could break, creating a possible crash risk.
A Reuters report says the recall covers 36,413 police cars in the U.S. and 1,713 more in Canada, according to GM as well as documents filed with the National Traffic Safety Administration. It includes cars from model years 2008 to 2012. Non-police versions of this Impala are not affected.
So far, there have been no reports of accidents or injuries related to the issue, according to GM.
NHTSA documents say a fracture of the control arms-- which support a vehicle's wheels-- can lead to loss of control of the car. The documents also suggest that if there is a fracture, some tire "squeal'' or "chirping'' may be heard when turning at low speeds.
GM discovered the problem after receiving several reports from two police fleets of front lower control arms that had fractured, according to the NHTSA documents. The automaker says the recall-- which entails replacing both front, lower control arms-- should begin on August 21st.
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January 31, 2013 03:03 ET
BigMachines' Cloud Software to Power Europe's #1 Online Job Posting Company's Sales Channels With Simplified Quoting and Approvals
BigMachines' Cloud Software to Power Europe's #1 Online Job Posting Company's Sales Channels With Simplified Quoting and Approvals
CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - Jan 31, 2013) - BigMachines, Inc., the leader in product configuration, pricing and quoting, proposal generation and B2B ecommerce, announced today that StepStone selected BigMachines to provide on-demand software to streamline quote to cash processes within its sales environment.
With over 24.9 million visits and more than 290,000 jobs per month, StepStone is one of the most successful online job board businesses in Europe today. StepStone, including TotalJobs in the United Kingdom, operates some of the strongest online job portals, with over 900 people in nine countries. Their customers range from small local businesses to big global corporations throughout all industry sectors. More than 43,000 renowned companies use the StepStone Job Boards for the recruitment of qualified specialists and executive staff.
BigMachines is providing a cloud-based CPQ solution to enable extended sales teams to easily configure and price communications solutions, generate proposals, contracts, and other sales documents and automatically route approvals through the organization.
"We chose BigMachines over other CPQ solutions because of their professionalism and their approach. They really got to understand our business, and everyone we met and talked to from BigMachines clearly understood what our business issues were and how they were going to solve them," said Jan Heiremans, COO, StepStone. "It made us confident that BigMachines could handle everything they said they could, and would provide the best solution for us."
"When you sell Media Services, you're really selling the intellectual capital embodied by your employees," said Tom Padgett, SVP WW Sales & Alliances, BigMachines. "BigMachines streamlines the sales process and cuts StepStone's time to quote, so their staff can spend more time selling and building relationships."
BigMachines provides an enterprise-strength, cloud-based CPQ solution, enabling StepStone's sales teams and channels to easily access BigMachines from anywhere in the world and merge approvals and sales processes efficiently.
The Media Sales and Services Industry requires expedited delivery of all product and contract documentation, accurately reflecting the products and services delivered. Streamlining the sales process and eliminating non-value added activities -- manual data entry & order processing, sales forecasting via spreadsheets, manual editing of contracts, SOWs, and license agreements -- can make a dramatic improvement on your bottom line.
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American e-Journal review, republished by permission of the American Go Association
Reviewer: Philip Waldron
Whatever their playing strength, every go player been caught in an unknown joseki sequence and found themselves wondering whether the game would be over before the opening was finished. After the game, it is common practice to consult a joseki dictionary to avoid being swindled again in the future. In the English-speaking world, Ishida Yoshio's Dictionary of Basic Joseki collection has served as the definitive joseki reference for almost thirty years. Often simply called "Ishida", this three-volume work surveys josekis arising from the most common corner openings, and covers all major variations known in the 1970s.
While no joseki dictionary can hope to cover all of the thousands of possible variations, the authors of this collection have done a superb job pruning away obscure sequences that are rarely played. This leaves enough space for a further analysis of mistakes and trick plays, as well as examples from actual games. Future development from the resulting positions is also discussed, although this tends to be more the exception than the rule. The amount and level of analysis appears to be most suitable for players who have reached the single-digit kyu level. Beginners may find themselves overwhelmed, and it might be more useful to start with a simpler reference such as Kiseido's "38 Basic Joseki.".
While it was a complete reference when it was published, the Ishida collection is showing its age. Professional opinion about many variations has changed in the past thirty years, and new sequences are constantly being invented and refined. This is most obvious in the sections devoted to pincers around the star-point, which is dated enough to be almost completely irrelevant. This is unfortunate considering how important these sequences are to modern go.
Whatever its drawbacks, all three volumes of the Dictionary of Basic Joseki are a must-have for all serious go players. They remain the most complete joseki collection available to Westerners and for that reason alone are worth having on the bookshelf.
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Seafood 101: Aliza to Demo Sustainable Fish at The Oyster House
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Spots are still available for Oyster House (1516 Sansom Street, 215-567-7683) Seafood 101 event with renowned cookbook author Aliza Green who will teach tips on how to prepare and cook fresh fish from her latest book, The Fishmonger's Apprentice (Quarry, 2010) on Saturday, April 23 at 3 p.m.
Seafood 101 will feature a variety of demonstrations from acclaimed author Green, drawing from The Fishmonger's Apprentice including how to clean and cook calamari and how to pickle mackerel. Samuels Seafood will also have a fish monger at the event, taking attendees through the challenge of deboning a shad fillet.
"Tuition" is $30 per person, and includes a signed copy of The Fishmonger's Apprentice, as well as samples of dishes being prepared and two full hours of instruction and question-and-answer time.
"Butchering whole fish is a task that is somewhat shrouded in mystery – but it shouldn't be," says Green. "Preparing and cooking seafood is wonderfully rewarding, and I'm excited to illustrate that knowledge for our guests."
For more information, or to make a reservation, please call (215) 567-7683 or visit www.oysterhousephilly.com or follow them on twitter @PHLoysterhouse.


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New England Institute of Technology
The mission of New England Institute of Technology (NEIT) is to provide specialized associate bachelor and Master's degree programs which prepare students for careers in technology. Through the combination of technical courses and an integrated liberal arts core the programs emphasize the relevance of continuous learning to personal and professional growth. Upon successful completion graduates are prepared to enter the workforce or to continue their education. As an extension of the primary mission NEIT offers the opportunity to pursue technological studies to satisfy personal interests. As an institution primarily devoted to teaching and through its open admission policy NEIT provides opportunities for students from diverse educational backgrounds and with varying levels of ability to study in a variety of technological fields.
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Honolulu, HI (PRWEB) January 14, 2014
Aston Hotels & Resorts brings the legendary Kaanapali Beach on Maui together with an unparalleled selection of newly upgraded Premium suites at Aston at The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach.
The luxury condominium resort has unveiled studio, one- and two-bedroom Premium suites that provide guests with ultimate comfort and extravagance: contemporary furnishings and décor, sweeping garden or ocean views, large private lanais, comfortable entertainment areas, and fully-equipped designer kitchens featuring high end countertops, top-of-the-line appliances and cookware.
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Ranging from 640 to 1,952 square feet, the Premium suites at Aston at The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach offer spacious beachfront luxury on a pristine three-mile stretch of West Maui sand and the Pacific Ocean, just minutes from championship golf, hiking trails, trendy eateries and shopping. The new premium units start as low as $259 a night for a Garden View Premium Studio, making them ideal for a romantic getaway or family retreat.
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Dave White's first movie review was of the animated feature Snoopy Come Home. He was seven years old...Read full profile
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Saoirse Ronan's talents are wasted on a foolish dual part in this dull sci-fi fantasy.
There's something about novelist Stephenie Meyer that induces formerly interesting directors to suddenly make films that are slow, silly and soporific.
The Host is top-heavy with profound, sonorous conversations, all tending to sound like farewells. The movie is so consistently pitched at the same note, indeed, that the structure robs it of possibilities for dramatic tension.
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OK for kids 13+
Lots of kisses, but "Twi"-fi thriller isn't that compelling.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that even though author Stephenie Meyer intended her sci-fi novel The Host for adult readers, the big-screen adaptation is just as teen friendly as the Twilight saga -- but with aliens instead of supernatural characters. There's a whole lot of passionate kissing, and two young adult characters (in the book, they're specifically described as an older teenage girl and her twentysomething boyfriend) who are revealed to be lovers share a couple of mild sex scenes (mostly just making out in bed, with the man barechested). Given the genre, it's not unusual that there's also violence: People (both alien and human) are shot, commit suicide, and gravely injured. But as in all of Meyer's stories, there's a happily ever after, as well as themes of humans banding together to fight for their freedom and the ability to live and survive.
Messages: The positive message is that people will band together and fight for their freedom, even when it looks like all is lost. Humanity -- in all of its flawed complexity -- is exalted for its will to live, to survive. Other themes include the power of the sibling bond, self reliance, and friendship.
Role models: Melanie refuses to allow herself to be fully absorbed by her alien parasite. She makes her thoughts and feelings known and implores her body's alien (called Wanda) to help her keep her loved ones safe. Uncle Jeb, Ian, and Jamie are able to accept Wanda and the fact that Melanie is still alive in Wanda's consciousness. Wanda is an alien but is willing to empathize with Melanie and her friends.
Violence: Melanie throws herself through a window as a suicidal act, plunging to her apparent death -- but she lives long enough to be implanted with a parasitic alien. A young boy cuts himself deeply with a sickle. Another character cuts herself (with bloody results) to get a doctor to heal her (part of a larger plan). The body count includes alien "Souls" and humans who are shot or sacrifice themselves in a car crash. Characters have guns (and there's a sword), and weapons are discharged and used to hold people at gunpoint. Some chase/pursuit scenes. Some slapping and yelling between characters; one character tries to strangle another. Humans are opened up to insert the aliens.
Sex: Lots of passionate kissing/touching between different couples, and some allusions to sex. There are also a couple of scenes that make it clear that Melanie and Jared were intimate (in one of them, Jared is shirtless, and his entire back down to his tailbone is visible on the bed). A character wears a suggestive nightgown in an early scene.
Language: A couple of uses of "hell," "damn," "ass," and "oh God" (as an exclamation), plus insults hurled at Wanderer -- "it," "thing," "parasite."
Consumerism: Mercedes, Jeeps, and Lotus vehicles are prominently displayed in several scenes.
Drinking, drugs and smoking: Not an issue
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Recently, one of my friends lost it.
I'm not allowed to say her name. In fact, I shouldn't even be writing this. (Let's face it. These things get pretty ugly.)
There she was. Minding her own business. Learning how to use the iMac I gifted her.
And in the dark of the night, by the soft light of her office lamp, she discovered something that unveiled a disturbing truth of which she was heretofore unawares.
She learned that in spite of all the energy healing, psycho-therapy, acupuncture, reiki, meditation retreats, and Byron Katie's "Work" she had done – there was still some deep-seated darkness within.
Was it eTrade?
Was it porn?
Was it another Palin Couric interview on YouTube?
It was more heinous than this.
It was…
(Insert chilling music score here.)
And it got worse.
My friend soon discovered that this is the year of her 20th high school reunion. Suddenly, she was getting poked and prodded. She was getting beads, snowballs, green beers and group-requests hurled at her from her past – a past she would just as soon forget.
In a spell of deep unconsciousness, she got sucked in. Facebook became more than a social media site. It became a source of self-flagellation. After she tucked her daughter into bed, she'd sneak into her office, log on to Facebook, and turn her self-worth over to the glow of the computer screen. She tried to remind herself of her own successes and happiness and healing. But before she knew it, she was overtaken by a virus that is sweeping our computer culture and randomly taking over the minds of perfectly wonderful human beings.
I call this virus, "The How'm I Doin'?s."
The "How'm I Doin'?s" will take over your head and convince you that your self-worth is based on how you are being received by the various forms of social media on the internet. Twitter, Match.com, Facebook, FriendFeed, or Blog Stats. Name your poison. The "How'm I Doin'?s" will hunt you down in one of these places. They will find you. You might even be embarrassed at how easy it is to fall prey to this virus. (My friend was horrified!)
I've coached people through the Match.com "How'm I Doin's?" I've helped friends through the Facebook "How'm I Doin'?s." In my first year of blogging, I saw myself go through the Technorati "How'm I Doin'?s."
And I've learned that there is only ONE REMEDY for them. That remedy is simple. (But not always easy.) The remedy is DECISION.
Decide for yourself right now that you are doing great.
Decide that no one is above you or below you.
Decide that numbers are not worth.
And decide that no matter how many followers, friends, subscribers, links, tweetbeeps, notifications, stumbles, feeds, comments, RT's, or diggs you have – you are simply FABULOUS.
(I officially dedicate this blog post to my friend, who shall remain nameless and fabulous.)
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Newton tackles 'unfair' water/sewer rates, minimum charges
After a Newton landlord said the city is unfair in its minimum billing practices for utility services, City Council is discussing the rate structure for water and sewer customers.
During a February City Council meeting, Newton landlord Tom Dixon questioned Newton's utility billing practices, and in particular, the minimum fees placed on low use customers.
"To get services from the city, you have to pay for all of them. You can't just have electricity, water, sewer or solid waste pick-up — you have to have all of them or you can't get any," he said during the Feb. 15 meeting.
Water and sewer customers are also billed for a monthly minimum of 3,000 gallons of usage, regardless of how much water they consume.
"I think these policies are unfair and unethical to the citizens of our town," Dixon said. "It puts a burden on citizens."
However, Newton leaders say removing that "burden" on some customers could create greater problems for other customers or the city as a whole.
Newton City Manager Todd Clark said eliminating the requirement for citizens to obtain all three utility services — water/sewer, electricity, solid waste pick-up — would "represent a loss of revenue." So, too, would elimination of minimum charges.
"There would be a loss of revenue. That is the whole issue," he said. "You would be shifting costs to somewhere else."
For its utility services, Newton faces operational costs, maintenance costs and replacement costs for the city's infrastructure — particular its water and sewer lines, Clark said.
"Those are all costs associated with operating a business enterprise," he said, explaining that if revenue from minimum usage billing is decreased or eliminated, "at some point, the people who use more water will make up the difference."
Newton City Council will discuss the city's water and sewer rate structure during a work sessison set for 6 p.m. Tuesday. Details discussed Tuesday are expected to include the most current information on water and sewer revenues as well as customer usage.
This isn't the first time City Council has discussed the city's water and sewer rate structure. It discussed minimum usage during its budget planning sessions last year, and the topic arose again during its annual planning workshop this year.
The Council took no formal action at that time.
The work session meeting will preceded City Council's regular meeting at 7 p.m.
Other items on the Tuesday night agenda include:
• Presentation of the city's capital improvement plan.
• A text amendment to set civil penalties for violation of the cities soil and erosion control rules.
• Consent agenda items declaring nuisance violations at six residential properties and a code violation for a recreational vehicle.


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Accessed via electronic gates and a steep drive or steps, the property is well furnished, and is over 3 levels with its own private pool. The property is air conditioned throughout, and wireless internet access is included in the price for this lovely villa.
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Enter the property through the front foor into the hallway. On this floor we have the open plan living/dining room, which has a ceiling fan, large flat screen TV and DVD/CD player. Patio doors on one side lead out to the pool terrace with table, chairs and barbeque, and views across the resort, and on the other side to another terrace at the rear of the property with table and chairs. There is also a gas barbeque.
A door leads from the living room to the modern kitchen, which is fully fitted and well equipped with dish washer, washing machine, microwave, oven, hob and extractor, and fridge freezer. There is also a small breakfast bar with stools and a TV. A door leads out to the rear terrace.
Three bedrooms are on this floor. The first and second each have twin beds, and patio doors which lead to a small balcony. These bedrooms share use of a separate shower room. The third bedroom has a double bed and an ensuite shower room. Patio doors lead to a small balcony. There is also an additional cloakroom facility on this floor. All the bedrooms have a television.
From the hallway, stairs lead up to the spacious master bedroom or down to the fifth bedroom and second living room. The master bedroom has a double bed and a ceiling fan, television and an ensuite full bathroom with additional walk-in shower. Patio doors lead to a terrace with table and chairs, and views across the resort to the Mar Menor beyond.
The games room can be found downstairs. It has a bar, stereo, TV, pool table and a table football, and is a great space to chill out. Alongside is the spacious second living room with telelvision, which in turn leads to the fifth bedroom, which has a double bed and a TV, and an ensuite full bathroom with additional walk-in shower. There is also an additional separate shower room on this floor.
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The Chelsea cradle is one of those little luxuries that every mom desires. This beautifully carved cradle is the perfect place for your little one to rock gently to sleep. Designer, Stephen Bauer, has cleverly incorporated an anti-rock, or locking, mechanism that renders the cradle stationary without detracting from the beauty of this product. The manual stopper (which tucks discreetly away in the rockers) is fashioned in the same finish as the cradle and sits subtly at its feet. Includes a 16x36x1 foam mattress pad. Bedding sold separately. Available in the following finishes: antique silver, espresso, white.


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Gov. Jay Nixon appointed Ronda L. Cortesini, of Waynesville, as Pulaski County Associate Circuit Judge on Monday.
JEFFERSON CITY – Gov. Jay Nixon appointed Ronda L. Cortesini, of Waynesville, as Pulaski County Associate Circuit Judge on Monday.
The position became available upon the appointment by Gov. Nixon of the Honorable Greg Warren as Circuit Judge for the 25th Circuit, which includes Maries, Phelps, Pulaski and Texas counties.
Cortesini is an attorney with the St. Robert law firm of Smith & Turley and represents clients in civil and criminal litigation. She has been in private practice in Pulaski County since 2003. Cortesini is president of the Pulaski County Bar Association, and a past president of the Waynesville/St. Robert Chamber of Commerce. She also has served as a board member of the Waynesville Community Foundation and of Habitat for Humanity of Pulaski County.
After earning her law degree from the South Texas College of Law, Cortesini was in private practice in Austin, Texas, and then served as a Texas assistant attorney general from 1994 to 2001. A veteran of the U.S. Army, she also was an assistant staff judge advocate for the Texas Army National Guard.
"I am pleased to appoint Ronda Cortesini to the bench in Pulaski County," Gov. Nixon said. "She has experience in both civil and criminal cases, and in public and private practice. That experience will help her in serving the citizens of this county as their new judge."


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Farm Bill's Path Traces Power Shift in House GOP
Legislation That Is Now Expected to Pass Undoes Changes Pushed by the Most Conservative Flank
WASHINGTON—A five-year farm bill is expected to pass the House on Wednesday, providing the latest evidence of the waning influence of the House GOP's most conservative flank.
Last June, a revolt by conservative House Republicans derailed the farm bill, forcing House leaders to double the cuts to the food-stamp program and sever its traditional link to agricultural subsidies. Seven months and one bruising government shutdown later, House leaders have now thrown their weight behind a bipartisan deal that reunites farm programs...


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The HTML Email Approval feature delivers HTML email templates for some of the key PeopleSoft HCM Talent Management transactions including:
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Working with Requests
When a requestor submits a transaction for approval, an email is generated and sent to the approver(s), which contains detailed information about the transaction request. Based on the transaction's configured actions, an approver can take action directly from the email by clicking a link, such as Approve, Deny, or Pushback, to generate a reply to the request. The email may display requestor comments and, if applicable, view approval history from other approvers. In addition to this, if further details or information is needed, the email also provides a link that will take the approver to the PIA approval component for that transaction.
Figure 1. Example of email approval request for a Job Opening
For more details on how to download and apply this new functionality please check the following Doc IDs 1577468.1 and 1585801.1 in My Oracle Support (MOS).


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Time Warner Cable's CEO, on the job since Jan. 1, could get $80 million for work on the Comcast merger. But Dodd-Frank law gives shareholders a (nonbinding) vote on whether it's excessive.
As of Friday, Robert Marcus has been the chief executive of Time Warner Cable for 80 calendar days. If Comcast's acquisition of the media giant goes through, Mr. Marcus stands to gain a $79.9 million dollar "golden parachute."
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